International aid to developing countries could take a major hit if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with his proposal to cut funding -- an uncertainty that Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is watching closely. 2

Tucked away in a school classroom in Rocinha -- considered Rio's largest favela with about 200,000 people living within roughly two square kilometres -- Vanessa Rodrigues is teaching children how to play string instruments. 1

Prince Harry wears his heart on his sleeve, Lisa LaFlamme writes, in a column previewing the one-hour special 'Prince Harry: Journey to Invictus,' which will air Friday night. "During our conversation I was drawn in immediately by the passion he exudes for the soldiers he once fought beside. His wounds, though, go back much further than his 10 years in the British army."

Garry Kasparov is a celebrated Russian chess grandmaster and a fierce long-time critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. CTV News’ Peter Akman caught up with Kasparov on Monday to discuss Russian politics, the conflict in Syria, U.S. President Donald Trump and Kasparov’s longstanding interest in artificial intelligence. 1

Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong is documenting efforts to combat a widespread culture of rape in Kenya, where one third of girls fall victim before the age of 18.

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